Re: Fw: Texas Gardener's Seeds

That's great Tricia.  A most excellent magazine.  I love it.

On 11/29/07, james singer <islandjim1@verizon.net> wrote:
>
> Very good, Tricia.
>
> On Nov 28, 2007, at 11:28 PM, Patricia wrote:
>
> > Texas Gardener's Seeds | The Weekly Newsletter for Texas Gardenersthey
> > used my
> > hint this week...
> > Tricia
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: seeds@texasgardener.com
> > To: pdickson@sbcglobal.net
> > Sent: Wednesday, November 28, 2007 3:00 PM
> > Subject: Texas Gardener's Seeds
> >
> >
> >        November 28, 2007
> >       Welcome to Texas Gardener's Seeds, the weekly newsletter for
> > Texas
> > gardeners. Please do not reply to this e-mail as the sending address
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> > monitored. See the bottom of this newsletter for information on how to
> > subscribe, unsubscribe, or contact the editor.
> >
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> >
> >        Lawns do have a place in waterwise gardening
> >       By Robert Dailey
> >       Freelance Writer
> >
> >       You may have heard that turf (lawn) is inappropriate in waterwise
> > gardens.
> >
> >       In fact, nothing could be farther from the truth. It's probably
> > the most
> > misunderstood principle of waterwise gardening.
> >
> >       A lawn does have a place in a garden. Even though it requires
> > more care
> > and water than many other plants, it's relatively easy to maintain.
> >
> >       There are a number of advantages to planting turf. Some are
> > empirical,
> > while others may be somewhat subjective. For instance, a lawn helps
> > cool the
> > local microclimate in the garden. It reduces erosion...something
> > anyone who
> > lives in dry parts of Texas should be concerned with. Because of its
> > texture
> > and color, it also reduces glare of the sun.
> >
> >       One of the more subjective reasons for having a lawn in your
> > garden is
> > that it provides a play area for children and adults.
> >
> >       While any type of groundcover can fulfill most of the needs
> > above, turf
> > is the only one that can provide a play and recreation area for
> > children and
> > adults. (It's very, very difficult, not to mention messy, to play
> > croquet on
> > dirt.)
> >
> >       If you do decide to include turf in your garden, then there are
> > several
> > things you need to consider. For instance, where do you want your turf
> > installed? How large an area do you want? How will it be used? And
> > finally,
> > during which seasons do you want to use your turf?
> >
> >       At this point, you are ready to limit your turf to the most
> > useful
> > spaces, and also to decide which type of turf will suit your needs.
> >
> >       The problem that people have with lawns is that they do use a
> > lot of
> > water. However, if watered properly, and the water is not wasted,
> > responsible
> > and limited use of lawns can add significantly to the beauty of your
> > garden,
> > the quality of your life and the environment.
> >
> >       And you can use sprinklers to water your lawn. Just make sure
> > that you
> > dont use too much water and dont water for too long. Nothing is more
> > troubling
> > to a gardener than to see runoff from lawns going down a storm drain.
> > Too much
> > water on a lawn leaches out nutrients, allows fertilizers to get into
> > our
> > water systems and wastes an awful lot of water. Dont use more water
> > than you
> > need on your lawn.
> >
> >       Originally published on Suite101.com.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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> > ------
> > ---
> >        Gardening tips
> >       "When something gets out of control in the garden, such as
> > weeds, ground
> > cover or invasive plants," writes Patricia Dickson, "I use the weed
> > eater or
> > mower and cut the plants that I don't want to the ground. Then I take
> > newspapers (several layers thick and wet if the wind is blowing) and
> > put them
> > right up around the plant that I am trying to save. Then I add grass
> > clippings
> > (about 3 inches deep), and 3 inches of mulch. (I get my mulch from the
> > free
> > mulch pile at the city landfill.) Then I top dress with mulch that I
> > have
> > bought. This saves a lot of money, time and resources. One of the most
> > important things then is to be sure to keep it damp until the papers
> > break
> > down with the grass clippings. This will form a mat that keeps the
> > soil moist
> > and a more consistent temperature. You can keep the edges clean by
> > spraying
> > Round Up once a month. I have started new beds or vegetable gardens
> > this way
> > or kept them from being taken over by vinca or ivy or weeds."
> >
> >       Have a favorite gardening tip you'd like to share? Texas
> > Gardener's
> > Seeds is seeking brief gardening tips from Texas gardeners to use in
> > future
> > issues. If we publish your tip in Seeds, we will seed you a free Texas
> > Gardener T-shirt. Here's a chance to get published and be a garden
> > stylist as
> > well! Please send your tips of 50 words or less to the editor at:
> > Gardening
> > Tips.
> >
> >
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> > ---
> >        Did you know...
> >       Nearly 10 percent of Texas is covered by forest and that
> > includes five
> > state forests and four national forests.
> >
> >
> >
> >
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> >
> >
> >        Upcoming garden events
> >       Galveston: Festive sights and sounds will fill Moody Gardens at
> > the
> > sixth annual Festival of Lights November 17 through January 5. This
> > whimsical
> > celebration will kick off the holiday season on November 17, with
> > Santa Claus
> > parachuting in to switch on the lights. Festival of Lights is
> > celebrated
> > Thursday through Sunday November 17 through December 16, and daily
> > beginning
> > December 17. Transforming its lush tropical garden setting into a
> > winter
> > wonderland, Moody Gardens will be adorned with more than a million
> > twinkling
> > lights and dozens of light displays. In addition to experiencing the
> > lights,
> > guests can also strap on a pair of skates and glide across the ice at
> > the
> > Outdoor Ice Rink at Moody Gardens. Indoors, visitors can take pictures
> > with
> > Santa or even gaze upon a giant poinsettia tree. Moody Gardens will
> > feature a
> > variety of holiday-themed films during the Festival of Lights. Three
> > films
> > will be playing at the IMAX 3D theater and two films will be playing
> > at the
> > Ridefilm theater. The Garden Restaurant will feature a delectable
> > holiday
> > buffet, offered from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Group rates of $20 per person
> > are also
> > available for groups of 20 or more, and include admission to Festival
> > of
> > Lights and the holiday buffet. Admission into the Festival of Lights
> > is $5.95,
> > and tickets to additional attractions including the Rainforest Pyramid,
> > holiday IMAX 3D film, holiday Ridefilm, Outdoor Ice Rink and Colonel
> > Paddlewheel Boat, can be purchased for only $4.00 each. For more
> > information,
> > call Moody Gardens at (800) 582-4673 or visit www.moodygardens.org.
> >
> >       League City: The Wednesday, December 5, meeting of the Kemah-Bay
> > Area
> > Garden Club will feature "Holiday Floral Designs," a presentation by
> > Anniece
> > Larkins, floral designer. A light lunch will be served. The club meets
> > at the
> > Amegy Bank, 303 East Main Street, League City. For additional
> > information,
> > contact Nancy Busko, president, at (281) 332-5294.
> >
> >       Lake Jackson: For several years John Panzarella has hosted a
> > citrus
> > tasting and open house in his backyard, 404 Forest Drive, Lake
> > Jackson, which
> > is about 50 miles south of Houston. The next open house will be
> > Saturday,
> > December 15 from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. Taste 40 to 50 citrus varieties
> > and see
> > different varieties of fruit trees. Panzarella has approximately 200
> > different
> > varieties of citrus, 50% to 70% fruiting, plus several varieties of
> > persimmon,
> > sapote, guava, pawpaw, loquat, pomegranate, avocado, papaya, fig,
> > peach,
> > passion fruit, mango and pecan trees growing in his backyard. You are
> > invited
> > to visit, taste the citrus, and see one of the largest citrus
> > collections in
> > the state of Texas and the largest collection north of the Texas Rio
> > Grand
> > valley. See the giant Panzarella orange and the giant 10 lb. Panzarella
> > cluster lemons. You will also have the opportunity to view a
> > multi-grafted
> > tree which has grapefruits, tangerines and oranges growing on it. For
> > more
> > information, call (979) 297-2120, e-mail jpanza@swbell.net, or visit
> > http://johnpanza.googlepages.com.
> >
> >       Houston: Urban Harvest Fruit Tree Sale will be held Saturday,
> > January
> > 19, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. A class describing all varieties for
> > sale, as
> > well as providing vital information on how to plant and care for each
> > type
> > tree will be held January 5 and 12 (your choice), from 2 to 4 p.m. A
> > nominal
> > fee of $10 is charged for the class. Register for the class by calling
> > Urban
> > Harvest. Sale and classes at Emerson Unitarian Church, 1900 Bering Dr.,
> > Houston. For detailed information about the sale as well as about
> > fruit trees,
> > check the Urban Harvest website www.urbanharvest.org.
> >
> >       Tomball: The annual Fruit Tree Sale and Seminar presented by
> > Heidi of
> > Treesearch Farms will be held at The Arbor Gate, 15635 FM2920,
> > Tomball, on
> > Saturday, January 27. The day begins with a free seminar at 9 a.m. The
> > sale
> > begins at 10:30 a.m. For additional information, contact (281)
> > 351-8851 or
> > visit http://www.arborgate.com.
> >
> >       Tyler: The 15th annual East Texas Spring Landscape & Garden
> > Conference
> > will be held February 16, from 8:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. at the Tyler
> > Rose
> > Garden Center, 420 Rose Park Drive, Tyler. Featured speakers include
> > Dr. Jerry
> > Parsons, Joe Novak, Aubrey King, and Tim Lanthrum. Topics include
> > "Texas
> > Superstars in Your Garden," "Secrets of Successful Vegetable
> > Gardening,"
> > "Gardening for a Lifetime," "Landscaping with Texas Native Plants,"
> > "Common
> > Problems with Small Engines and How to Prevent Then," and "Calibrating
> > Sprayers and Spreaders." Cost: $15, which includes lunch. For
> > additional
> > information, contact Keith Hansen at (903) 590-2980 or
> > khansen@ag.tamu.edu, or
> > visit http://EastTexasGardening.tamu.edu.
> >
> >       Houston: River Oaks Garden Club will host its 73rd annual Azalea
> > Trail
> > Friday through Sunday, March 7, 8 and 9 from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. each
> > day.
> > Azalea Trail, 2008, will celebrate the 51st anniversary of Miss Ima
> > Hogg's
> > gift of her beautiful home and gardens, Bayou Bend, to the Museum of
> > Fine
> > Arts, Houston. The trail will feature four private houses and gardens,
> > as well
> > as Bayou Bend, Rienzi and the River Oaks Garden Club Forum of Civics
> > Building
> > and Gardens. Tickets for seven admissions are $15 before March 7 and
> > $20
> > during the trail. Single admissions are $5. For additional
> > information, call
> > (713) 523-2483 or visit http://www.riveroaksgardenclub.org.
> >
> >       Tomball: The Arbor Gate will host its third annual Rose Festival
> > March
> > 8. More than 100 varieties of old and antique roses will be available,
> > as will
> > guest speakers and informative booths. The Arbor Gate is located at
> > 15635
> > FM2920, Tomball. For additional information, contact (281) 351-8851 or
> > visit
> > http://www.arborgate.com.
> >
> >       Burnet: The Highland Lakes Master Gardener Association will
> > sponsor the
> > 10th Annual Hill Country Lawn and Garden Show, March 22, from 9:30
> > a.m. until
> > 4 p.m. at the Burnet Community Center on E. Jackson in downtown
> > Burnet. The
> > show features garden-related vendors, a children's booth, a raffle, and
> > seminars. Admission is free. For more information, visit
> > http://hillcountrylgshow.com or call Paula Montandon, Show Chairman,
> > at (830)
> > 693-0163.
> >
> >       Kilgore: Northeast Texas Organic Gardeners meets at 1 p.m. on
> > the first
> > Wednesday of each month at a new eco-farm in Kilgore. If there is
> > enough
> > interest, we will also start a Sunday afternoon monthly meeting. For
> > more
> > information, call Carole Ramke at (903) 986-9475.
> >
> >       League City: The Kemah-Bay Area Garden Club meets the first
> > Wednesday of
> > each month at the Amegy Bank, 303 East Main Street, League City. For
> > additional information, contact Nancy Busko, president, at (281)
> > 332-5294.
> >
> >       Allen: The Allen Garden Club meets on the first Thursday of each
> > month
> > at 7:30 p.m. at the little blue-gray house located at 102 N. Allen
> > Dr., Allen.
> > For more information, visit www.allengardenclub.org.
> >
> >       Austin: Austin Organic Gardeners meet at 7 p.m. on the second
> > Monday of
> > each month at the Zilker Botanical Gardens in Austin. For more
> > information,
> > visit www.main.org/aog.
> >
> >       Rockport: The Rockport Herb & Rose Study Group, founded in March
> > 2003,
> > meets the second Wednesday of each month, with the exceptions of June
> > and
> > July, to discuss all aspects of using and growing herbs, including
> > historical
> > uses and tips for successful propagation and cultivation, meets at 619
> > N. Live
> > Oak Street, Room 14, Rockport at 10 a.m. Sometimes they take field
> > trips and
> > have cooking demonstrations in different locations. For more
> > information,
> > contact Linda (361) 729-6037, Ruth (361) 729-8923 or Cindy (979)
> > 562-2153 or
> > visit www.rockportherbs.com.
> >
> >       San Antonio: The San Antonio Herb Society meets at 7 p.m. on the
> > second
> > Thursday of each month at the San Antonio Garden Center, 3310 N. New
> > Braunfels
> > (corner of Funston & N. New Braunfels). For more information on
> > programs,
> > visit www.sanantonioherbs.org.
> >
> >       Dallas: The Rainbow Garden Club of North Texas meets the second
> > Sunday
> > of each month at 2 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Meetings are held at
> > member's
> > homes and garden centers around the area. For more information, visit
> > www.RainbowGardenClub.com.
> >
> >       Denton: The Denton Organic Society, a group devoted to sharing
> > information and educating the public regarding organic principles,
> > meets the
> > third Wednesday of each month (except July, August and December) at
> > the Denton
> > Senior Center, 509 N. Bell Avenue. Meetings are free and open to the
> > public.
> > Meetings begin at 7:00 p.m. and are preceded by a social at 6:30. For
> > more
> > information, call (940) 382-8551.
> >
> >       Seguin: The Guadalupe County Master Gardeners meets the third
> > Thursday
> > of each month at the Texas Cooperative Extension Bldg. at 210 E. Live
> > Oak at 7
> > p.m.  For more information, phone (830) 379-1972 or visit
> > www.guadalupecountymastergardeners.org.
> >
> >       Fort Worth: The Organic Garden Club of Forth Worth meets at 7
> > p.m. on
> > the fourth Tuesday of each month except July and December at the Fort
> > Worth
> > Botanic Gardens main building. Refreshments are served. For more
> > information,
> > call (817) 274-8460.
> >
> >       Dallas: The Dallas Organic Garden Club meets at 6:45 p.m. on the
> > fourth
> > Thursday of each month at the Fretz Park Recreation Center, located at
> > the
> > corner of Hillcrest and Beltline Road in Dallas. For more information,
> > call
> > (214) 824-2448 or visit www.dogc.org.
> >
> >       Arlington: The Arlington Organic Garden Club meets from 7 p.m.
> > until 9
> > p.m. on the last Thursday of each month (except November and December)
> > at the
> > Bob Duncan Center, 2800 S. Center Street, Arlington. For more
> > information,
> > contact David at (817) 483-7746.
> >
> >       If you would like your organization's events included in
> > "Upcoming
> > Garden Events," please contact us at Garden Events.
> >
> >
> > -----------------------------------------------------------------------
> > ------
> > ---
> >        Doug Welsh's Texas Garden Almanac
> >       Doug Welsh's Texas Garden Almanac is a giant monthly calendar
> > for the
> > entire state a practical, information-packed, month-by-month guide for
> > gardeners and "yardeners." This book provides everything you need to
> > know
> > about flowers and garden design; trees, shrubs, and vines; lawns;
> > vegetable,
> > herb, and fruit gardening; and soil, mulch, water, pests, and plant
> > care. It
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> > and water
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> >       Texas Gardener's Seeds is published weekly. Suntex
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> >
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Kemp TX
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